Textile Mediums

Jacquard Alum

For dyeing using Procion MX Dyes or natural dyes, or for fixing colour onto fabric or paper while marbling, this chemical is a good choice. It dissolves readily in water, and is non-toxic.

Jacquard Soda Ash

To activate and set Procion MX Dye, use soda ash. It can be applied to the fabric during the dyeing process for immersion dyeing, or prior to dyeing for surface design techniques such as printing, painting, tie dyeing and silk screening. Using Urea along with the soda ash increases the effectiveness of the dyeing in these surface design techniques.

Jacquard Urea

The humectant properties of this chemical make it a great addition to the dyer’s studio. By pretreating fabric with a bath of urea dissolved in water, or by adding it to fibre-reactive dyes such as Procion MX, along with the correct setting agent such as Soda Ash (for Procion MX), it is possible to extend the effective time for the dye to bond to the fibre. This is especially important in non-immersion dye applications such as printing, stamping, painting or tie dyeing.

Jacquard No Flow

No Flow is an antifusant that will inhibit the spreading of dyes on fabric. It is particularly useful for drawing or writing with dye filled felt tip markers, fabric pens or brushes (with liquid dyes or paints). No Flow dries clear and rinses out with warm water.

Apply No Flow with a brush or sponge to the entire area you wish to write on or paint. When dry, apply colors using the technique of your choice. Using No Flow for a signature or logo creates crisp, clear letters or images. After paint or dyes have been set, rinse No Flow out of fabric to restore original softness.

Jacquard Water-based Resist

This is a clear, colourless resist in a flowable format. It is easily applied by brush, fine tip squeeze bottle, tjanting tool, or screening. The lines stay crisp without bleeding or puckering when dried. Even after steaming, the resist washes out completely. Water-based dyes can be used to tint it before applying it to fine silks or cottons.

GOLDEN Specialty Acrylic Polymer GAC 900

GOLDEN Specialty Acrylic Polymer GAC 900 increases the launderability of any acrylic paint. When dried, it has a soft, pliable feel, and when properly heat-set, is very resistant to laundering. Use it with heavy body and fluid paints for brush or screen application. If blended with GOLDEN Airbrush colours it will create almost a dye effect.

Jacquard Soda Ash

To activate and set Procion MX Dye, use soda ash. It can be applied to the fabric during the dyeing process for immersion dyeing, or prior to dyeing for surface design techniques such as printing, painting, tie dyeing and silk screening. Using Urea along with the soda ash increases the effectiveness of the dyeing in these surface design techniques.

Jacquard Airfix

Jacquard Airfix is an additive for Jacquard Textile colours, Neopaque, Dye-Na-Flow, and most other acrylic fabric paints. Use as a catalyst to fix colours when heat setting is not practical.

Jacquard deColourant Mist

Create designs on fabric and craft paper with ease.

Jacquard deColourant is a non-bleach colour remover. Once it has been applied to natural dyed fabric and craft paper, it is activated with heat„either an iron, heat press or heat gun. After the color has been removed, the deColourant is washed out.

Unlike bleach, deColourant Mist removes color without jeopardizing the integrity of the fiber. Working with bleach can also be a health and safety risk. You don’t have to worry like that with deColourant.

Comes in a 4 fl oz (240 ml) bottle with a misting spray top.

Instructions: Create designs by misting through a stencil or around a found object. Once dry, iron on highest setting suited for the fabric type. For extra color removal, iron with steam. Color will leave at this stage. After color removal, wash fabric with Synthrapol or a mild detergent to return to natural softness.

Notes:

• When removing dye from fabric or paper, the resulting color may not always be white.
• Some dyes are more susceptible to color removal than others.
• Test samples are recommended prior to production runs.

CAUTION! Use in well-ventilated area. Do not inhale mist spray. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water immediately. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Safe for children, with adult supervision. If affected by inhalation of vapor, seek fresh air.

Jacquard Fabric Sculpting Medium

Dip fabric into the medium, and then drape, wrap, or lay the material around an object, armature or wire sculpture, and allow it to dry. Jacquard’s Fabric Sculpting Medium dries fast, but slowly enough to allow plenty of open working time. Once dry, Jacquard’s Fabric Sculpting Medium has a matte finish.

It adheres to most porous and semi-porous surfaces, including already hardened fabric, and is perfect for mixed media applications. Jacquard’s Fabric Sculpting Medium can be used to make fabric sculptures, lamp shades, collages, and much more. Try stiffening fabric onto paper, wood, clay, metal wire or canvas.

It can also be used as a fabric glue. Dilute with water up to 25% for a softer hand.